Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-16899

An array index error in the fig2dev program in Xfig 3.2.6a allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service attack or information disclosure with a maliciously crafted Fig format file, related to a negative font value in dev/gentikz.c, and the read_textobject functions in read.c and read1_3.c.
Published 2017-11-20 18:29:00
Updated 2017-12-11 17:08:10
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Denial of serviceInformation leak

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-16899

EPSS FAQ
0.09%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 36 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2017-16899

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
5.8
 MEDIUM AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
8.6
4.9
 NIST
7.1
 HIGH CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
1.8
5.2
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2017-16899

  • The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2017-16899

Products affected by CVE-2017-16899

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